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It is a place where flyers of all experience levels can meet to discuss and exchange up-to-date undistorted...

The team at FLYER knows how extraordinary that solo feeling is, and we’d like to help you celebrate with a special FLYER memento. If you sends us a photo of you with your solo aircraft, along with the date that you soloed, you can receive an email...

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Got your PPL recently? Congratulations, we'd like to help you celebrate by sending you THREE free issues of Flyer* All you need to do is to send us a copy of your licence (photocopy, fax, scan etc.) and we'll do...

Here it is again, the chance to shine for all pilots who learn new stuff - and that's all of us, right?!

The forum and resident forumites share in the celebration of any noteworthy milestones along the path of your aviation career - whether that...

For a while I've been meaning to put together a little compilation of "stuff that helped" while I was learning to fly. I got around to it in the end (almost a year after getting the PPL...) and the result is now here(PDF) .

It's less a...

For the benefit of those considering a PPL(A) and wanting to know time and cost, I’m sharing my experience based upon detailed records I kept. This is just my way through it, yours may differ, but I hope it gives you some insight and food for...

I know i've read it here somewhere....but naturally now I can't find it.

After airlaw, what do people recommend as the next exam? I've heard both operational procedures or human factors.......but would be grateful for advice.

The team at FLYER knows how extraordinary that solo feeling is, and we’d like to help you celebrate with a special FLYER memento. If you sends us a photo of you with your solo aircraft, along with the date that you soloed, you can receive an email...

Since we're all grounded, let me entice you into a bit of useful home-schooling. Some of you will have heard of a book called Stick and Rudder written by someone named Wolfgang Langeweische in the 1940s. Some of you will also have read it already,...

Just wondering whether i could make the most of the lockdown by studying like mad and taking my first few exams (thinking Human Performance, Air Law and Op Procedures). Do I have to have some ground schooling from an FI before I can take those...

If you had to pick one of the above what would it be and why?

I'm 36 years old and want to fly however struggling to decide which route to pursue.

I dreamed of being an airline pilot in my childhood however realise I'm too old for that now...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum :D

As a student pilot who is looking to train commercially in the future, I thought I would share my experience of learning to fly with Asperger's syndrome and hopefully give some advice and inspire others who...

Hey,
Just wondering if anyone knew of any intensive 'week-long' PPL(a) exam courses based in Kent? Its not to rush through them and get them out of the way, as I enjoy soaking up the knowledge and learning everything, its just about having a slot of...

I have been bitten by the bug after a flight experience last summer! I bet you can't guess what I was in...
Yep, a 70 y.o Harvard . I got to do a couple of aileron turns and happily pointed the nose up a bit when told to apply some backpressure. I...

In these turbulent times it's good to get a range of views, At the end of last week I spoke to Petter Hornfeldt (also known as Mentour Pilot on YouTube) about Coronavirus and the commercial aviation careers. If you like the video, please give it a...

Hi guys,

Need some advice. I'm based in west london in the UK

I'm new to this and have no experience with aviation except for flying as a passenger in commercial airlines.

Soon I'm looking to get PPL. The reason I want a PPL is in hopes that it...

Hello,

This is my first post and is made on behalf of my Son who has ambitions to be a commercial airline pilot.

Since birth, he has had a hearing deficiency caused by nerve deafness and non-CAA tests show he is below the acceptable level of...

... Not sure if I’m just having a bad time of things but I passed my HP, Law and Ops exams late last year, the more I read the more I did mock exams the better I got and ultimately passed.

My next sitting was planned to be comms, nav and...

Apologies if this has been covered before, so feel free to send me to an old thread if that's the case!

Keen to get myself flying but totally stuck between PPL and PPL(H). Moving budget and costs aside, I was hoping to get some feedback from those...

Hi! I'm considering becoming a pilot and I'm looking at costs to gain my PPL. A few posts here have given me some rough idea but I noticed one person saying £8-9K while another saying ~£15K. I think I can see the main reason for the difference is...

Hello!

I've always wanted to learn to fly and fortunately I am in a position now to make a start and plough through it at a decent rate.

Unfortunately, now that I'm set on and able to learn to fly, seems everything is against me!

I had a trial...

Hi, new to the forum & just hoping I can get a little help.

Over the past few weeks I've been making enquires into gaining my LAPL. Ive spoken to a few schools here in the North East & found one that I'm happy to start my training with. The...

I shared in my post "When's it too late..?" that I want to become a commercial pilot. It's a deliberate career change choice based on wanting to realise a boyhood wish. So I've decided it really is now or never.

I have booked in for my...

I've had my PPL for 15 years and I'm two hours away from passing the 500 hour mark. To expand myself a bit I'm thinking of trying to fly UL, not instead of but as a complement to "regular" SEP. (I currently fly C172, PA28 and Pipistrel...

Hi,

I'm just finishing PPL A in Poland. There is a rule, that while flying with PPL A you can't earn money on this. The same rule in the UK? Of course it ok, when somebody is flying with you and gives some money for the fuel but this is the way...

This is the chance to shine for all new - and sometimes not so new - pilots!

This thread celebrates any noteworthy milestones along the path of your aviation career - whether that be private or commercial - to be cast into internet eternity...

I have been awarded a 12 hour scholarship and have applied for another 12 hour one in both of which I do 11 hours dual and one hour solo after which I aim to get my LAPL. I was wondering what the requirements were and I was wondering whether I could...

Hi all, im hoping someone could steer me in the right direction.

Soooo... im really wanting to get a LAPL or PPL although somthing that has been holding me back is 2 drink drive convictions. ( Yes i know im a tool and im having to live with it )...

Just read that the six sittings limit has gone. So can I take my exams one ata time and not worry about cramming three topics in a sitting? :D

Hi Everyone - Complete novice looking to learn locally, I live in Bewdley Worcestershire, has anyone learnt or advice regarding schools at Halfpenny Green Aiport? I'm early 50's so probably need steady than fast track. In fact any advice at all....

In the Airmanship thread , TEM (Threat & Error Management) has come up a number of times eg in this post from that thread

The ICAO definition works for me: the consistent use of good judgement and well-developed knowledge, skills and attitudes...

Good evening all.

New to the forum, have posted on another previously but this seems much more welcoming for PPLs / Students

Been itching to start training for my PPL for years and am now I'm a position where I can and am on the verge of making a...

A few weeks ago, I saw something on Facebook... some of you may also have seen it. I was going to keep the link but it disappeared never to be seen again.

Anyway, someone basically asked (I paraphrase) "Who has the greatest airmanship, a...

Hi.

I have been learning for a bit of time about 10 hours in. Decided to go for my class 2 medical to get it done.

Now - When I was at school (like 35 years ago), I failed an Ishihara test, got a letter home saying I was colour blind. Obviously...

Hi all

I need to plan a flight from Compton Abbas to Popham. I can see there's a very narrow corridor I can navigate through at any altitude without needing to speak to anyone but I'd be a bit afraid of busting Southampton CTA unless I kept to...

During my ground school exam studies, the first Q-codes that I had to remember were QFE and QNH.

At the time, I had no idea what they represented or stood for and was trying to figure out a way of remembering what each one meant.

I've since learnt...

Morning All,

I started my PPL training back in 2012, however due to being made redundant, and also expecting my 1st child. I had to make the difficult decision to postpone my PPL Training.

My daughter is now in school, and I am now settled in...

Hey Peeps,

I am currently doing my PPL and starting navigations on a PA28. I want to get an iPad to load it with SkyDemon as it was recommended to me as part of my cross country.

I am between the Ipad Air or Ipad Mini....I'm just not sure in...

I have a friend who wants his misses to do the AOPA safety pilot course. He has access to a PA28 and he flys a PA32.

Looking for an FI current on both a PA28 and PA32R to do the course, from redhill.

PM me!

Hi all,

Currently learning to fly, on the Nav portion of my PPL .

Now I was never mathematically minded, the way it was taught when I was at school I think it just lost me. :roll:

Please can somebody explain the 1-60 rule? I've searched and read...

Hi,

I have always had a dream to fly Commercial Airlines. However I am very worried that I may not be able to do so because I have some colour deficiency. I believe it's the Red-green deficiency. I am not quite sure how severe it is but I won't...

Who on here spends hours and hours planning theoretical routes in skydemon when they don't even have a licence or plane... This guy!

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I have EASA PPL and will be going out to the states in March for a flying holiday. Whilst not immediately, I would like to get a CPL in the future.

Is it simply logbook evidence for the 300nm XC? Can it be done any country? It seems a waste to go...

Looking at doing a trial flight/lesson to see if my long held dream of learning to fly is something I'll actually enjoy,

I live close to Leeds Bradford airport, but as far as I can tell they don't do training flights there anymore (apart from...

Hi
Ive self declared to start an NPPL (SSEA)

A fulfil the medical requirements for a standard car licence (1) but don't for a class 2 (HGV) medical

With this in mind, does anyone know if that means I can’t take passengers?

Thanks

Hi there all,

I've got a small admin type query to put to you on how I should go about submitting my FRTOL paperwork/application to the CAA, submitting it as a stand alone license, not with the PPL application. Do I just send the paperwork off...

Hi Guys,
I am hoping to start my PPL soon.The problem i face is i live in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
There are 2 schools. One will do the complete course but are not flexible in their training program or financing, the other cannot do the...

Hello everyone,

I am looking to do the aptitude test for becoming a trainee pilot in a few months. But I want to train and do loads of practice before I take part in the tests.

Can anyone suggest any good test sites that would give the best amount...

Hi all,

First post on here and I’d like to thank you all for the info you’ve posted so far - I’ve never read through such a friendly forum thread! It’s great to see, as I’m the only person I know that’s training for a PPL and it’s started to feel...

Hi,
I am from Bedford and what to take LAPL license. Initially wanted to go for NPPL(Microlight) and upgrade But i think its stopped now. WHat will be the best and cheapest centre to learn near Bedford. I saw Billins as a good place But wanted to...

Is it possible to land an aircraft “anywhere” in the UK?

I understand that you will require private land owners permission in some places/fields, but for example you fly to Glen Coe or some other remote area, would it be possible to land in...

Hi,
I think these books are needed for the exams. I am yet to start . But would like to buy used books if some one is selling . Cant find any other others publishing other than Pooleys. Is this the only Publisher? I can find some books on amazon...

Hi forum

I am working on my ground school exams but could the wisdom of the forum please give me an IDIOT'S GUIDE to working out the following questions from various apps and practice papers. I know these seem easy but my head is fried with them:...